Al first came across reflexology many years ago after being recommended to try it for help with a digestive complaint and found it to be such a relaxing and beneficial treatment that she carried on having regular sessions for many years.

In 2005 she attended her first college course in Reflexology and followed her initial training with an add on diploma at Jackie Hamilton School of Therapies, to allow her to join the Association of Reflexologists and have their accreditation, which she gained in 2007.

She has since attended multiple training courses. Maternity Reflexology with Suzanne Enzor closely followed by Reproflexology with Barbara Scott. She has also trained in Hot Stone Reflexology, Reflexology for Cancer Care, Spinal Reflexology and Reflexology for Pain and has taught workshops in some of these specialities